Specialist Rail Trainer (Structures)

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection, encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For over 150 years, we've been instrumental in linking people and places, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy and shape a brighter, sustainable future.

Your Opportunity

QR are currently recruiting a Specialist Rail Trainer to join our Asset Training Delivery team in a fulltime permanent position based in Brisbane.

In this position you will prepare and deliver technical specialist rail training and associated assessment (both classroom and field-based) and support activities to ensure employees and contractors are safe, competent to perform their role, and compliant with legislative, regulatory and Enterprise requirements.

Key Responsibility:

• Prepare and deliver training programs and assessment activities in accordance with relevant and approved capability and competency frameworks, relevant legislative, regulatory or Enterprise requirements, appropriate trade qualifications/certifications, and Safeworking specification, if applicable.
• Provide technical, specialist knowledge and information to support the design, development, review, and maintenance of learning packages and resources that comply with relevant quality and assurance standards and specifications, and all relevant legislative, regulatory and Enterprise training requirements and competency frameworks.
• Assess and record learners' knowledge and understanding of learning content utilising agreed assessment methods, and provide to the relevant RTO and other regulatory bodies as required.
• Complete LMS trainer and assessor data entry and maintain records of training and competency activities in relevant records management systems.
• Support efficiency and effectiveness in learning practices by challenging traditional thinking and participating in the adoption of the 70:20:10 learning model and the application of contemporary learning solutions.
• Build and maintain positive, effective relationships with managers and learners to facilitate their understanding of 70:20:10 and to promote a culture of continuous learning.
• Maintain training and Structures Inspector competence through professional development, and industry currency as outlined in the Training Framework - Structures.

About you:

• High level of skill and capability in planning and delivering effective Rail Structures, specialist learning programs to achieve targeted learning outcomes that meet client needs, expectations and compliance requirements.
• Extensive knowledge in the specialist rail discipline of Structures.
• High level of interpersonal, consultation, and negotiation skills.
• High level of planning and organisational skills with regard to the implementation of training and assessment plans and programs.
• High level of skill in problem solving to influence effective decision making.
• Substantial knowledge of the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF), adult learning concepts and evaluation, and training processes relevant to vocational, post-compulsory education and training within an RTO.
• Substantial skills in PC based applications and relevant corporate databases and records management systems.

For further information, please read the Position Description click here

Benefits that Count

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That’s why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best, including:

• Base salary $117,347 + 12.75% super
• Enjoy free travel to work and discounted rail travel
• QRI Lifestyle offers members access to over 2,000 exclusive discounts and services
• Prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of free services
• You and your family can get fit and have fun with access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport
• Eligible employees can receive up to 100% reimbursement for professional membership fees
• Shape your rewarding career with clear pathways, innovative projects and opportunities for growth and leadership

Sounds great! What’s next?

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

Please apply to Specialist Rail Trainer via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) 17th July 2025.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce 

At Queensland Rail we are 1TEAM and our diverse workforce enables us to connect communities every day.  We are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces for all our people, strengthened by our diversity and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds. 

We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience.  

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Theresa via the phone number or email below. 

Applicants for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing if progressed through the recruitment processes. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks. For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, QR will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to QR's requirements.  
 

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Theresa with your specific enquiry via Theresa.dickson@qr.com.au   Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.